Teaching and Learning Courses, Certificates, Modules, Programs and Training (includes Graduate student skills/knowledge related to T&L)
The information below summarizes the teaching and learning-related courses, certificates, modules, programs and training (including graduate student) at UofG, UG-H and Ridgetown Campuses. It is current as of June 2023. If you would like to update or add to this inventory of teaching and learning initiatives and activities, please complete this Qualtrics form or contact your College, Campus or Unit representative listed on this page. You are encouraged to contact your College, Campus or Unit representative for any clarification around what initiatives or activities are appropriate to add.
For information regarding the specific department or group offering the opportunities listed below, please see the PDF linked at the bottom of this page.
| Brief Description | Timing | Restricted or Open | Contact |
| Grad student training day: focused on TA training; for new and experienced TAs | September 7th, 2024 | Restricted to CBS Others TBD |
Virginia Capmourteres |
| IBIO*6070: Advances in Integrative Biology (Education Practicum) Grad level Teaching theory + practicum course run out of a flexible course code | Typically, summer semester | Restricted to CBS | Shoshanah Jacobs |
| HK*4510/1/2: Teaching Learning and Knowledge Transfer. A 4th year research project course well suited to SoTL projects | Every semester | Flexible – open to undergrad students with 12.0 credits, if they secure an HHNS advisor | Bill Bettger |
| MSc by Coursework. A 3 or 4 semester program, easily adapted to SoTL projects (no minimum stipend) | Ongoing | Restricted/specific to HHNS | |
| MSc Thesis, PhD. Traditional programs have been completed by SoTL projects | Restricted to CBS. Many examples in HHNS and IB. Fewer examples in MCB | Kerry Ritchie |
| Brief Description | Timing | Restricted or Open | Contact |
| Instructional Skills Workshop | Usually offered annually in May | Prioritizes Lang Instructors. If room, people from other units and colleges could join | Jackie Hamilton |
| Brief Description | Timing | Restricted or Open | Contact |
| Instructional Skills Workshop for Library Staff | Offered as needed | Prioritizes Library staff | Melanie Parlette-Stewart |
| Brief Description | Timing | Restricted or Open | Contact |
| Web Conferencing Classroom Orientations & Practice Sessions | Ongoing: Sessions booked by appointment throughout each semester | Open to all UofG instructors who are teaching in web conferencing classrooms | insttech@uoguelph.ca |
| Semesterly EdTech Programming/Instructor Training | Webinar and workshop sessions relating to various supported educational technologies (New programming currently in planning for S23) | Varied access. Sessions vary by semester, separate registration. Sessions are recorded and made available to all UofG/UGH accounts. |
| Brief Description | Timing | Restricted or Open | Contact |
| Animal Care – training and assessment of proficiency with animal care, primarily grad students, faculty each once and undergrads for research projects / summer URA/USRA | Ongoing | Open to all (required of any researcher using animals) | acs@uoguelph.ca |
| Animal Care – training and assessment of proficiency with animal care, primarily grad students, faculty each once and undergrads for research projects / summer URA/USRA | Restricted to ABSc students | Robert Jones and Andy Robinson | |
| Peer mentoring for grad students – senior grad students paired with new, incoming grad students | Fall 2023 and beyond | Restricted to SES students only | sesadmin@uoguelph.ca |
| Grad Student Individual Development Plan – reflective process for developing and implementing self-growth skills | Ongoing, expanding to all grad degrees offered through SES | ||
| TA development training – training for grad students who are interested in developing TA skills | Fall 2023 |
| Brief Description | Timing | Restricted or Open | Contact |
| OVC Community of Teachers | N/A | Restricted to OVC Faculty and Staff | N/A |
| Brief Description | Timing | Restricted or Open | Contact |
| University Teaching: Theory and Practice Course (UTTP) | Annually, Winter semester | Open to all | otl@uoguelph.ca |
| Foundations | Paused | Restricted to Graduate students, all disciplines | |
| Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) | As requested | Open to all | |
| Course Re-design Institute | Summers, dependent on instructor needs and OTL capacity | Open to all | |
| Graduate Student University Teaching Day/s (GSUTD) | Annually, August | Paused | |
| OTL Book Club | 1-3 times a year | Restricted to faculty, staff, instructors (including sessionals and TAs) | |
| Inclusive Teaching Community of Practice | Paused | Open to all | |
| Cyclical Program Review | As needed | Restricted to those engaging in the CPR process | |
| University Teaching Leadership Fellow Learning Community | Ongoing - 3-year cohorts | Restricted to Faculty and Librarians | |
| Facilitators Development Workshop (FDW) | As needed | Restricted to those who have completed ISW and experienced running ISWs | |
| Inquire | Paused, conversion to alternative format | Restricted to Faculty, staff, instructors in all disciplines | |
| Peer Observation of Teaching | As requested | Open to all | |
| Early Career Faculty Community of Practice | Annual cohort, launching September 2024 | By application |
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E-mail the Office of Teaching and Learning (otl@uoguelph.ca) with any questions related to your teaching and learning needs.
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